Do kids play outside in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say kids play outside

Are there community events in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are community events

Does Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are yards well-kept in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Are neighbors friendly in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Would people walk alone at night in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

Are the streets well-lit in Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say streets are well-lit

What is 512 E Arrellaga St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 512 E Arrellaga St in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,089,200 .

What is the price history for 512 E Arrellaga St?

512 E Arrellaga St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $1,950,000 in August 2026.

Is Santa Barbara a buyer's or seller's market?

Santa Barbara is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Santa Barbara?

The median sale price in Santa Barbara is $1.77M. That is down $107K from the prior month.

Does 512 E Arrellaga St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 512 E Arrellaga St in Santa Barbara, CA has laundry facilities.

Does 512 E Arrellaga St have a yard?

Yes, 512 E Arrellaga St in Santa Barbara, CA has a yard.

SOLD

AUG 21, 2026

512 E Arrellaga St
Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Lower Riviera

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,974 sqft

$1,950,000

Last Sold: Aug 21, 2026

11% below list $2.19M

$656/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $11,705/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$1,950,000

Last Sold: Aug 21, 2026

11% below list $2.19M

$656/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $11,705/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,974 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$2.09M

Since last month

$9K (+0.4%)

Since last year

$646K (-23.6%)

Since last sale

$145K (+7.4%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +10% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$2.09M
July 2026	$2.09M
June 2026	$2.25M
May 2026	$2.33M
April 2026	$2.6M
March 2026	$2.61M
February 2026	$2.44M
January 2026	$2.42M
2025
December 2025	$2.5M
November 2025	$2.5M
October 2025	$2.47M
September 2025	$2.57M
August 2025	$2.74M
July 2025	$2.55M
June 2025	$2.54M
May 2025	$2.65M
April 2025	$2.52M
March 2025	$2.61M
February 2025	$2.52M
January 2025	$2.42M
2024
December 2024	$2.53M
November 2024	$2.52M
October 2024	$2.7M
September 2024	$2.65M
August 2024	$2.76M
July 2024	$2.78M
June 2024	$2.89M
May 2024	$2.86M
April 2024	$2.8M
March 2024	$2.77M
February 2024	$2.67M
January 2024	$2.57M
2023
December 2023	$2.61M
November 2023	$2.63M
October 2023	$2.63M
September 2023	$2.68M
August 2023	$2.78M
July 2023	$2.66M
June 2023	$2.73M
May 2023	$2.71M
April 2023	$2.66M
March 2023	$2.54M
February 2023	$2.56M
January 2023	$2.55M
2022
December 2022	$2.55M
November 2022	$2.68M
October 2022	$2.69M
September 2022	$2.63M
August 2022	$2.64M
July 2022	$2.76M
June 2022	$2.87M
May 2022	$2.92M
April 2022	$2.86M
March 2022	$2.53M
February 2022	$2.04M
January 2022	$2M
2021
December 2021	$2.08M
November 2021	$2.08M
October 2021	$2.07M
September 2021	$2.07M
August 2021	$2.05M
July 2021	$2.11M
June 2021	$2.28M
May 2021	$2.5M
April 2021	$2.46M
March 2021	$2.25M
February 2021	$2.06M
January 2021	$2.08M
2020
December 2020	$2.13M
November 2020	$2.09M
October 2020	$2.08M
September 2020	$2.1M
August 2020	$2.14M
July 2020	$2.07M
June 2020	$1.86M
May 2020	$1.93M
April 2020	$1.93M
March 2020	$1.9M
February 2020	$1.87M
January 2020	$1.68M
2019
December 2019	$1.68M
November 2019	$1.65M
October 2019	$1.59M
September 2019	$1.59M
August 2019	$1.64M
July 2019	$1.6M
June 2019	$1.5M
May 2019	$1.5M
April 2019	$1.51M
March 2019	$1.56M
February 2019	$1.58M
January 2019	$1.6M
2018
December 2018	$1.68M
November 2018	$1.66M
October 2018	$1.67M
September 2018	$1.71M
August 2018	$1.65M
July 2018	$1.6M
June 2018	$1.7M
May 2018	$1.79M
April 2018	$1.86M
March 2018	$1.85M
February 2018	$1.81M
January 2018	$1.85M
2017
December 2017	$1.72M
November 2017	$1.7M
October 2017	$1.72M
September 2017	$1.74M
August 2017	$1.73M
July 2017	$1.74M
June 2017	$1.84M
May 2017	$1.81M
April 2017	$1.89M
March 2017	$1.74M
February 2017	$1.71M
January 2017	$1.7M
2016
December 2016	$1.83M
November 2016	$1.85M
October 2016	$1.82M
September 2016	$1.8M
August 2016	$1.9M

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
636 E Sola St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$1,857,500	07/29/26	3	2	1,963
1801 Grand Ave, Santa Barbara, CA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$1,995,000	03/25/26	3	3	2,568
323 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$1,587,500	06/26/26	3	2.5	2,014
1766 Prospect Ave, Santa Barbara, CA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$1,650,000	01/16/26	3	2	1,208
637 E Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$2,921,000	09/25/25	4	4	3,080
1811 Prospect Ave, Santa Barbara, CA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$2,400,000	07/10/26	2	2	1,410
21 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.46	Single-Family Home	$1,953,553	01/27/26	5	3	2,320
321 E Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.49	Single-Family Home	$2,680,000	06/10/26	3	2.5	2,096
411 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$1,600,000	05/07/26	2	2	1,558

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
555 E Arrellaga St #3, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.09	$1,656,500	3	2	1,410	Off Market
555 E Arrellaga St #7, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.09	$1,190,000	2	2	1,067	Recently Sold
1530 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.02	$1,289,500	2	2.5	1,354	Off Market
555 E Arrellaga St #6, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.09	$1,385,000	3	2	1,345	Recently Sold
601 E Micheltorena St #3, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.10	$1,850,000	3	2.5	1,511	Recently Sold
424 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.06	$1,230,000	2	1	995	Recently Sold
504 E Valerio St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.10	$5,327,000	6	5	4,181	Off Market
1617 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	0.09	$2,195,000	5	4	2,514	Off Market
517 De La Vista Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.11	$2,741,000	2	3	1,391	Off Market
511 De La Vista Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.11	$1,725,000	2	1	1,238	Recently Sold
601 E Micheltorena St #94, Santa Barbara, CA 93103	0.16	$1,601,000	2	2.5	1,281	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1912

Living Area

2,974 sqft

Price/Sqft

$656/sqft

Parking

1 Car Garage

About this House

Discover this hidden-in-plain-sight Santa Barbara treasure - a historic piece of architecture owned by the same family for over 80 years, for sale for the 1st time since 1944! The home appears seemingly lost in time at the edge of the Upper East as it rises to the Lower Riviera, now available for the next owner to revive the home to a new splendor. Built around 1912 in a Vernacular Craftsman style, the rustic board-and-batten wood exterior is immediately distinctive on the 1st story, with a Greene & Greene-style shingling and design motif on the 2nd story. A church-like window graces the front of the home and upon entering you are greeted by a wood-paneled 2-story cathedral style grand living room. A large traditional dining room and upstairs bedrooms continue the rich paneled interior décor, which can be preserved and incorporated, or re-imagined differently in a buyer's renovation. The nearly 3,000 square-foot home has been approved to be eligible for Mills Act status, to potentially significantly reduce the property taxes and help offset some of the upgrade expenses. A pleasant surprise is the ocean views from the expansive 2nd story terrace, as well as a generous-sized backyard with mature trees.

The premier location is only 6-7 blocks to downtown's Theater/Arts District with its acclaimed performing arts venues and numerous fine dining restaurants, and within 2-3 blocks to notable City parks. For the buyer who yearns for an historic home with its own special identity, 512 East Arrellaga offers an intriguing opportunity to bring the magic back to life!

512 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,974 sqft single-family home in Lower Riviera, built in 1912. It last sold for $1,950,000 on Aug 21, 2026 (11% below the $2,195,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,089,200, with a rent estimate of $7,599/month.

Last check for updates: 1 day ago

Listed by Ken Switzer 01245644, (805) 680-4622

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Bought with: Terence Alemann 01925020, (805) 637-3378, Alemann and Associates

Source: SBMLS, MLS#26-1528

Home Details for 512 E Arrellaga St

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2974 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Laundry: Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: Living Room, Dining RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Levels: TwoFloors: Hardwood
View Has a ViewView: Mountain(s), Ocean, City

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Deck, Rear Porch, Front PorchFencing: Back YardFoundation: Raised
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Garage,Attached
Surface & Elevation Topography: Level

Days on Market
Cumulative Days on Market: 99

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1912
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Craftsman
Building Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Shingles
Property Information Condition: Average, FairParcel Number: 027260003

Price & Status
Price List Price: $2,195,000Price Per Sqft: $656/sqft
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Sat Aug 15 2026

Location
Direction & Address City: SANTA BARBARACommunity: 15 - Upper Eastside
School Information Elementary School: RooseveltJr High / Middle School: S.B. Jr.High School: S.B. Sr.

Building
Building Area Building Area: 2974 Square Feet

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Offer
Listing Terms: Conventional, Cash

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 26-1528Water ViewWater View: Ocean

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 21, 2026 Source: SBMLS #26-1528	Sold	$1,950,000
Aug 18, 2026 Source: SBMLS #26-1528	Pending	$2,195,000
Jul 11, 2026 Source: SBMLS #26-1528	PriceChange	$2,195,000 Price decreased by 7%
May 9, 2026 Source: SBMLS #26-1528	Listed For Sale	$2,350,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$468,579

Additional Cost

Market trends in Santa Barbara

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$1.77M

$107KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.7%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$1.18K

$21MoM

Available listings

231

11MoM

Around this home

Roosevelt Elementary School
K-6
Public
463 Students
Santa Barbara Unified School District
7/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
We love Roosevelt and are so grateful to be in this school district of this amazing school! It's the best in SB Unified IMO. Super small, amazing principal and teachers and support staff and families!
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Neighborhood Overview

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100 % Say there are community events
100 % Say there's holiday spirit
100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say neighbors are friendly
100 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
100 % Say people would walk alone at night
100 % Say there are sidewalks
100 % Say streets are well-lit

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"Lots of places to walk dogs and parks close as well as great beaches. Seems doggy friendly ..........."
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"Easy accessibility to everything. Great walking and views. Very quiet and love watching the sun sets."
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Frequently asked questions about 512 E Arrellaga St

What is 512 E Arrellaga St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 512 E Arrellaga St in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,089,200.
What is the price history for 512 E Arrellaga St?
512 E Arrellaga St in Santa Barbara, CA last sold for $1,950,000 in August 2026.
Is Santa Barbara a buyer's or seller's market?
Santa Barbara is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Santa Barbara?
The median sale price in Santa Barbara is $1.77M. That is down $107K from the prior month.
Does 512 E Arrellaga St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 512 E Arrellaga St in Santa Barbara, CA has laundry facilities.
Does 512 E Arrellaga St have a yard?
Yes, 512 E Arrellaga St in Santa Barbara, CA has a yard.